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StatusCheck™ Quick Start Guide and 
Operators Manual

Содержание StatusCheck

Страница 1: ...StatusCheck Operators Manual StatusCheck 2 4GHz ...

Страница 2: ...t support is available for one year from date of purchase To better serve you please have the hardware serial numbers and software version of your system available Be prepared to explain the exact nature of the problem Returns A Return Goods Authorization RGA number is required for all product returns Please call the Product Support Group at 1 330 471 3369 for an RGA and return shipping instructio...

Страница 3: ...tusCheck end node see the Hardware Operations Manual for more details or for other mounting methods Using the toggle switch on the bottom of the end nodes turn the units on before you mount them When the units are turned on you will see a light blink on the top of the end nodes Once the locations are verified you may want to permanently mount the units and adjust the data collection interval as de...

Страница 4: ...t from the menu File then select Load Quick Start Options See Figure 2 Figure 2 After the options have loaded click the Data Acquisition Module tab You will see five generic end node ID s from FEE0001 to FEE0005 in the end node table These need to be replaced by the ID numbers specific to your system See Figure 3 Figure 3 5 Select the row with end node ID FEE0001 Click the Replace button A dialog ...

Страница 5: ...e controller for documentation purposes If the Find procedure did not locate your controller add a row to the controller table and fill in the fields accordingly 8 To complete the software configuration select from the menu File then Generate System After the system has been generated select from the menu File and Exit 9 To run the system double click the StatusCheck icon on the PC s desktop This ...

Страница 6: ...t to a PC that displays the data The data consists of ambient temperature probe temperature and vibration parameters from a dual axis accelerometer in acceleration or velocity The StatusCheck software is used for real time monitoring data logging and triggering alarms once the collected data exceeds user defined thresholds indicated by yellow and red conditions By observing the data over time the ...

Страница 7: ...identified This system is fully turn key and installs quickly with minimal required training for a simple assessment of a machine s operating condition System Components At a minimum the system is composed of one controller one end node and one software package Routers may be required to extend the range from the end node s to the controller The system can be composed of a maximum of 100 end nodes...

Страница 8: ... activate and collect 4 096 data points over an approximate one second period Next it will parameterize and transmit data prior to returning inactive A 60 second data collection interval denotes that once every 60 seconds the end node will activate and collect 4 096 data points over an approximate one second period Next it will parameterize and transmit data prior to returning inactive The data co...

Страница 9: ...the dip switches are located on the left side of the board and can be switched on or off using a pencil tip or small screwdriver the ON position is up These switches are adjusted according to the tables below to obtain the desired data collection intervals Caution Turn the unit power OFF before adjusting the dip switches and use a non conductive tool to adjust Do not place unnecessary stress on th...

Страница 10: ... positioning the internal dip switches as follows Switch 1 2 3 4 On X X Off I I I X I X The 10 minute interval setting is obtained by positioning the internal dip switches as follows Switch 1 2 3 4 On X Off I X I X I I X Caution Do not move switch four to the ON position up this position is used for calibration only Figure 8 StatusCheck Dip Switch Location Location of Dip Switches ...

Страница 11: ...loaded temperature probe that measures the surface temperature of the machinery to which it is attached The RTD element positioned at the probe tip contacts the machine for quick temperature measurement The temperature probe is available in three different versions S Standard magnetic flush mount or with use of tack weld plate L Long Probe for use with threaded nipples or for internal temperature ...

Страница 12: ... threaded nipple or tack weld plate Testing has shown that the use of threaded mounting results in improved accuracy of high frequency vibration measurement Therefore the threaded mount method is recommended Caution The magnet pull force is 110 N 25 lbs which may not be sufficient to hold the end node in place on vibrating machinery This may create an overhead drop hazard Threaded mounts are avail...

Страница 13: ... end node from the machine 3 Turn off the end node 4 Take the unit to a clean environment and wipe off the exterior prior to opening the cover 5 Open the end node by loosening the four cross tip screws visible from the bottom housing 6 Remove the C size battery and dispose of in accordance with local procedures 7 A 3 0 VDC lithium battery must be used See Figure 10 for proper orientation 8 Replace...

Страница 14: ...require a router will not be received Add routers until all end nodes are received The StatusCheck Controller The StatusCheck controller is packaged in a box with dimensions of 18 x 23 x 15 cm 7 x 9 x 5 inches and is shown in Figure 11 The box is IP65 rated so that it can be mounted in harsh environments It can be configured for RS 232 USB or Ethernet data link A power line and a data cable connec...

Страница 15: ...ontroller Interfacing USB Before connecting the controller to the PC put the StatusCheck software installation disk into the PC s CD drive The software installation disk contains the driver for the USB interface Run the StatusCheck installation The USB driver is installed as part of the StatusCheck installation procedure Next connect a USB cable between the controller and the PC that runs the Stat...

Страница 16: ...e of the controller The router indicates that it is not in range of the controller by flashing its power switch LED When the router is within range the LED stops flashing and is continuously lit You can determine if the end node signals are traveling through the router to the controller by viewing the System Monitor display in the StatusCheck software If the signals are not being delivered through...

Страница 17: ...e monitored machine enters fault condition A mean signal of 1 to 1 G is expected The peak signal is the highest level signal recorded during data collection and is measured in Gs This is a key parameter that will show substantial increases as the monitored machine enters fault condition Only the single largest data point taken from all the samples is used to determine this value Note also that pea...

Страница 18: ...ions The user establishes alarm thresholds after determining the base line measurements of a normally operating system For example if normal operation of a machine is at a peak acceleration of 2 Gs with a standard deviation of 0 6 a Kurtosis of 8 a velocity RMS of 7 62mm s 0 3 second and a temperature of 82 2 C 180 F then alarm points could be set based on these readings as follows Peak accelerati...

Страница 19: ...ser friendly as possible Once the installation disk is accessed a series of questions are asked to allow the user to obtain the proper installation For most customers the default values can be selected Reference the Software Operations Manual and Quick Start Instructions for further details Using End Node ID Numbers to Configure Software To configure the software the user will need to enter the se...

Страница 20: ...rs Transmission Rates 15 sec 30 sec 1 min 5 min 10 min Mounting M16 threaded nipple magnetic mount with magnet pull force of 110 N 25 lbs Radio Type IEEE 802 15 4 compliant DSSS system Operating Frequency 2 400 2 483 GHz in 16 channels at 5MHz spacing starting at 2 405GHz with 2MHz bandwidth channel 15 2 425GHz factory default Range Line of sight LOS 1 Km 1 mile In plant 300m typical 328 yards Rou...

Страница 21: ...case an additional router can be added to the system or the placement of the original controller can be revised to re acquire the signal Damaged end node The end node assembly may be damaged due to over heating compromised seals loose battery wire smashed etc If damage occurs the current end node will need to be replaced and the PC software will need to be informed of the switch This ensures it wi...

Страница 22: ...erly Check that the transient conditions of the application are accounted for This might mean trending more data points or adjusting the number of consecutive data points that must surpass the threshold prior to alarming Controller not receiving Be sure the router controller switch located inside the box is set to controller Be sure line power is connected to the controller Move power switch locat...

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Страница 24: ...dustrial Services www timken com StatusCheck is a trademark of The Timken Company Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of The Microsoft Corporation Timken is the registered trademark of The Timken Company 2006 The Timken Company Printed in USA 100 10 06 29 Order No XXXX ...

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